Benign Lesion in Surgery — 45yo Woman | General Surgery | SMLE Q#11809
SMLE Question #11809
Surgery
General Surgery
Objective: OBJ-TRACH-EMERG-01
Last updated: February 2026
A 45-year-old woman is seen 4 weeks after an uncomplicated laparoscopic colectomy for a benign lesion. She feels well, has normal bowel habits, and reports no fever or wound concerns. She was given 4 weeks of sick leave at discharge. She requests an extension because a friend who had a similar operation received 6 weeks. Examination shows well-healed port-site wounds and no functional limitation for an office-based job. What is the most appropriate response?
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